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The Pearl of Crystal Lake

1000 East Brighton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012

Overview

The Pearl of Crystal Lake has a Medicare overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois average of 2.6. It is the highest-rated of the 3 nursing homes in Crystal Lake. It scores best on quality of care (5 of 5) and lowest on health inspections (4 of 5).

Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 79% of nursing homes in Illinois (the state average is 3.5 hours). Of that, 1.1 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, found 12 health deficiencies, fewer than the Illinois average of 12.5. It has no fines on record for the past three years, while 69% of Illinois nursing homes have been fined.

The Pearl of Crystal Lake is a for-profit facility with 97 certified beds, caring for about 72 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1989.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Crystal Lake1st of 3 facilities

Top 34%

Within 100 miles19th of 554 facilities

Top 4%

In Illinois22nd of 659 facilities

Top 4%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
June 4, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
12
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
0
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
0

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff3.90 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)1.11 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.68 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.11 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.07 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
97
Average residents per day
72
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
April 19, 1989
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes